NA, RRB 7/30/1863

Mobile July 30th 1863
 
Maj. LeBaron
Chief Q. M.
 
Major,
   I am here you are aware, under orders emanating from the Secretary of War, to call upon you, for such facilities as I may need in moving certain engines and cars across the Bay at this place. By your prompt assistance the work is progressing rapidly. I have several mechanics employed to assist in doing this work, & I am under necessity of calling upon you for means to pay the expense of those men.
Your obt Servant
J. M. Hottel
Capt & A. A. G.
 
{On back of document}
office chief Qr. Mr.
Mobile July 31/63
Respy referred to the General Comdg, asking that authority may be given me to pay these a/cs of employees of Capt. Hottel's by his General Instruction the a/cs ought to be paid, as it gives him authority for all assistances. Your approval is respectfully requested.
Thos. M. Le Baron
Maj & A. Q. M.
Hd Qrs Dept of the Gulf
Mobile Aug 1/63
Approved
By Comd of gen. Maury
Geo. G. Garner
Chief of Staff

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